Climate Ready Aberdeenshire is a cross-sector initiative to create Aberdeenshire's climate change adaptation and mitigation strategy. It brings together the views and expertise of a range of diverse stakeholders from communities, public, private and 3rd sector organisations, to set out how we can work collaboratively to meet the challenges of a changing climate within Aberdeenshire.Aim and objectivesOur aim is a shared vision, strategy and action plan for Aberdeenshire to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impact.Objectives1. Increase the understanding and awareness of climate change risks and opportunities within Aberdeenshire2. Work with communities using a place-based approach to discover what their priorities are and how they can be supported to mitigate and adapt to climate change3. Support decision-makers to make climate friendly and climate ready decisions which support the delivery of local and national commitments and mutually benefit Aberdeenshire's environment, economy and people4. Provide knowledge, advice and support and link businesses, community groups and individuals to resources, projects and funding opportunities to help them mitigate and adapt to climate changeClimate Ready Aberdeenshire is governed by a steering group consisting of senior representatives from organisations throughout the North East of Scotland. The group is led by a Chair and Vice-chair and supported by a project lead provided by the initiative's sponsor, Aberdeenshire Council and is accountable to Aberdeenshire Council's Sustainability Committee.DisclaimerClimate Ready Aberdeenshire is not a lobby group, the initiative and its members are apolitical and therefore must take an unbiased position regarding political matters. We can offer advice and link organisations, businesses and communities to resources, projects and funding opportunities to help them adapt. However, we cannot offer funding for projects or initiatives.@Abshireclimate